The Banski Show – Episode 2
Networking & Music Marketing
Guest: Matt Bacon
Banski and Matt discuss networking, social media strategies and tips on how to better connect with you audience.
Standout Quotes:
"You're not going to fall off a mountain" - [Matt]
"There are things you can do that take your position and elevate people who deserve to be elevated" - [Matt]
"Not only do you plant the seeds, you don't do it just willy-nilly... just to check it off your list, you do it meaningfully" - [Banski]
"Any rapper who really gets somewhere, there's some sort of brand association that goes into that" - [Matt]
"A rapper's name literally becomes the brand, but what does it represent?" - [Banski]
"Creating content tells your story, and that's how humans remember things...that's how you get points across" - [Matt]
"You have to tell your stories cos no one's telling the story for you" - [Matt]
"Nobody gives a shit about you, they only care about themselves, so make caring about you caring about them" - [Matt]
Episode Timeline:
[02:28] Introducing today's guest, Matt Bacon aka @Bacons.bits, as he shares his background.
[08:30] How did you get started with music marketing?
[20:10] Matt discusses how he creates beneficial connections with famous personalities.
[29:45] What kind of advice would you give a rapper in this day and age?
[32:52] The role of Brand Association especially with Rap music.
[40:06] The importance of telling your story
[44:17] Matt shares a tip he used to increase his followers in a short period.
To connect with Matt. (Social media - @Bacon.bits), and for those into metallic hardcore, check out the new band "Capra".
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